Todd Bertuzzi expects to be back tonight for Red Wings; Johan Franzen hurt

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Apr. 25, 2013

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Todd Bertuzzi plans to be on tap tonight, when the Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators - all the more important given Johan Franzen's uncertain status.

Coach Mike Babcock said he was told he couldn't use Franzen down the stretch of Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Joe Louis Arena. Franzen scored his 13th goal of the season in the third period.

General manager Ken Holland said Franzen will be re-assessed this morning. If he can't go, Mikael Samuelsson is also available. ...